What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen is to bus via Dortmund which costs €22 - €65 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 3h 16m and costs €90 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Gelsenkirchen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Berlin and Gelsenkirchen is 490 km. The road distance is 516.1 km.

How do I travel from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €35 - €380.

How long does it take to get from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?

The train from Berlin Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Berlin to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Berlin to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €35 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Berlin to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Berlin to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gelsenkirchen station.

Where does the Berlin to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Berlin to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Gelsenkirchen is 516 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen.

How do I get a train ticket from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?

Book your Berlin to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?

Book your Berlin to Gelsenkirchen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 1996+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Berlin to Gelsenkirchen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 45m
€35–380
Bus via Dortmund
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin to Dortmundbus
8h 45m
€23–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Gelsenkirchenbus N1361
6h 25m
€35–65
Drive 516.1 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Gelsenkirchencar 516.1 km
4h 22m
€74–106
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
3h 16m
€92–279
Train via Wolfsburg
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 10
4h 44m
€88–377
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 34m
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 50m
€123–391
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 55m
€144–549

Berlin to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 490.2 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €85–380 and the journey takes 3h 45m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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